Hello I need bit of help on new detectors mid range price

[Jenny Baker]

I'm from Oregon, hope I do this right. I've done tons of research on radar detectors, used to have an older sleek model, talking Cobra I thought it was ok, got me out of few tickets, but not enough lol, then it broke in a near fatal car accident. I have a habit of a lead foot I need a new one sadly can't really go over 160.00, was gonna buy another Cobra, but their so bulky now. I've been on all the cool sites so far I like Whistler, but I need to be sure..I'm bit confused with few things as Whistler doesn't have the Vg-2 alert like the Cobras I won't know when I'm being detected by another detector RDD is this needed and just what is Spectre I Immunity Provides RDD is this for cloaking other RDD on police radar or both? I was told that the Whistlers are hard to be detected by police radar is this true anyone know? I just now looked up that Oregon most parts still use X-band and a lot of your tests prove that Whistler on the X-band far alerted over Cobra think I just gave self the answer to my search, but really still appreciate any input and also the difference in the Whistler models like the PRO-78 SE, XTR-690 SE, or XTR-695 SE aside from the features, do they test any better in alerting on the diff models, same brand?..Thanks!

[RedRocket]

Depends on Oregon Law Statues.
Are RD's banned in your State ? If not,then it's ok to own & use a RD,& not be concerned about the Spectre (which is a radar detector, "Detector !)...think of it as a very sensitive radio receiver able to sniff-out RD's like a Bloodhound dog.
Many RD's emit (leak) small internal signals...this is what the RDD listens for as you drive by.

[RedRocket]

Depends on Oregon Law Statues.
Are RD's banned in your State ? If not,then it's ok to own & use a RD,& not be concerned about the Spectre (which is a radar detector, "Detector" !)...think of it as a very sensitive radio receiver able to sniff-out RD's like a Bloodhound dog.
Many RD's emit (leak) small internal signals...this is what the RDD listens for as you drive by.

[Jenny Baker]

No bans here, thanks for you explained it very well, the dude from Whistler had me confused, he was off lol..Mostly I was concerned tho as I live in a small town was hoping to stay off the radar not getting the police trying to outwit me w theirs, that's what I was getting at trying to fly under the radar lol. I've learned a bit from reading off the websites that led me here except navigating this place never been on a forum before now that I already messed up new post ugg, where's the delete button?

[Cusp]

Oregon is ok to use Radar Detectors and Laser Jammers ;-) so you don't have to worry about being detected if you are not in a commercial vehicle like a big rig. So features like VG-2 are fluff. They won't bother using a Spectra against you either. 160 eh. Can you go to 200? If so I would be checking Escorts ebay store and snap up a re-manufactured Beltronics RX-65 when one comes available. That S-7 antenna and Band Segmentation / Radar Detector Rejection off blows the doors off anything Cobra or Whistler has. The only catch is that unit is not compatible with Escort Live nor does it filter out K band Traffic Speed Radar. I have no idea if that is in use where you live. That is going to be the best performing detector in your price range by far.

[RedRocket]

^ This is correct - the old Beltronics RX-65 "S7" is an amazing RD in your price range.They are rare & no longer in production.This detector is very close in performance to two of the best windshield RD's ever made (Valentine Research model "V1" & Escort Radar "REDLINE") costing ~$500.

Once in a while Escort Radar has some refurbished RX-65 S7 models they sell thru their Ebay store outlet.Normally for $199.
Other than that, your chances at finding a used one (& in excellent condition) is very difficult.
*NOTE: there are regular RX-65,too(non- "S7") ...but they are a lesser performer.
You only want the "S7" version.

[RedRocket]

^ This is correct - the old Beltronics RX-65 "S7" is an amazing RD in your price range.They are rare & no longer in production.This detector is very close in performance to two of the best windshield RD's ever made (Valentine Research model "V1" & Escort Radar "REDLINE") both costing $400 & $500.

Once in a while Escort Radar has some refurbished RX-65 S7 models they sell thru their Ebay store outlet.Normally for $199.
Other than that, your chances at finding a used one (& in excellent condition) is very difficult.
*NOTE: there are regular RX-65,too(non- "S7") ...but they are a lesser performer.
You only want the "S7" version.

[Jenny Baker]

Thanks guys, I get what your saying dang I've already got pulled over, thankfully it was local just outside of town & not OSP they're not nice, I was let go ooh! The OSP do like to be jerks & use whatever they feel like, X, K, ka, lazer bands why they're so sneaky I think too..Ya money is hard, maybe I could pull off something here I can't find any Bels w the S-7 antenna, what about the newer Bel Pro-100, is that anything worth looking into? I just bought a newer car, parked my 1 ton, 4x4 Cheyenne & back to getting pulled over. Little advice from Mr. Police Officer 'try using my cruise control it helps', it does lol!

[TurboDriver]

The 100 is ok, not many features but better than a cheap Cobra and probably on par with many whistler, it does not have the newer lens of the 300 which gives a boost in range. I know you hate to spend the money but one ticket will cost you more than upgrading to a better/awesome unit. Do a little more research and you will learn what I mean. Plus know that no RD is going to save you all the time, but the better the unit the better your chances.